Wichita Public Schools - USD259

Congratulations to Joel Escarpita, Principal at Horace Mann K8 Dual Language Magnet; Patrick Loganbill, PE teacher at Linwood Elementary School; Macey Neal, College and Career Coordinator at Northeast Magnet High School; and Syd Sorensen, Social Studies Teacher at Robinson Middle School, who have been recognized as Young Professionals in Education by the Wichita Business Journal! #wpsproud

I Teach Because… Teaching Is Very Meaningful Jocelyne Centeno teaches in a diverse district because it’s important for students to see teachers who look like them, speak their language, and have similar backgrounds and experiences.   In Wichita Public Schools, the world walks in our hallways, with more than 100 languages spoken in students’ homes and 97 countries of origin. The student body is 37.5% Hispanic, 29% Caucasian, 19.7% African American, 8.1% Multi-Racial, 4.7% Asian, and 1% Native American and Pacific Islander.  We believe our students thrive when they see more educators who look like them and inspire them to achieve success.  To learn more about careers in education, visit www.usd259.org/impact!  https://lnkd.in/g3nKj7-4

I Teach Because… I Want to Be a Role Model Special Education teacher Chris Brown found his way to education when he volunteered in the classroom while playing football for the Wichita Force. He believes teaching special education provides an opportunity to be their advocate and their voice when they don’t always have those skills on their own.  In Wichita Public Schools, the world walks in our hallways, with more than 100 languages spoken in students’ homes and 97 countries of origin. The student body is 37.5% Hispanic, 29% Caucasian, 19.7% African American, 8.1% Multi-Racial, 4.7% Asian, and 1% Native American and Pacific Islander.  We believe our students thrive when they see more educators who look like them and inspire them to achieve success.  To learn more about careers in education, visit www.usd259.org/impact!  

Teachers are needed to build strong leaders for the next generation, says high school teacher Isaiah Gates. After initially pursuing a major in finance, he realized that being a teacher was a vehicle for his calling to show students who look like him that they can be successful, they can be leaders and they can be good people.  In Wichita Public Schools, the world walks in our hallways, with more than 100 languages spoken in students’ homes and 97 countries of origin. The student body is 37.5% Hispanic, 29% Caucasian, 19.7% African American, 8.1% Multi-Racial, 4.7% Asian, and 1% Native American and Pacific Islander.  We believe our students thrive when they see more educators who look like them and inspire them to achieve success.  To learn more about careers in education, visit www.usd259.org/impact!  

I Teach Because… I Had Phenomenal Teachers Middle school music teacher Panya Amphone was inspired to go into education because he had teachers who believed in him. Now he is the teacher he needed to see when he was in middle school – a male teacher of color who can be there for his students.  In Wichita Public Schools, the world walks in our hallways, with more than 100 languages spoken in students’ homes and 97 countries of origin. The student body is 37.5% Hispanic, 29% Caucasian, 19.7% African American, 8.1% Multi-Racial, 4.7% Asian, and 1% Native American and Pacific Islander.  We believe our students thrive when they see more educators who look like them and inspire them to achieve success.  To learn more about careers in education, visit www.usd259.org/impact!  

We'll be hosting an interview and licensure fair for substitutes 4-7 p.m., Tuesday, June 25. We're hiring for: 📌 Guest (Substitute) Teacher • License through KSDE Apply for License: https://lnkd.in/gkapFEyC Fingerprint Appointment: https://lnkd.in/gGXRP7Uf • Assistance with applying for or renewing your emergency substitute license. 📌 Guest (Substitute) Para • No experience necessary • High School Diploma or GED 📌Guest (Substitute) Nurse • Minimum RN required 📌Guest (Substitute) Custodian • No experience necessary • High School Diploma or GED preferred Flexible Schedule Competitive Wages Apply in advance: https://lnkd.in/gacBc2mJ Need Assistance? 316-973-4593 pmcneill@usd259.net

Wichita area employers: If you have openings for full-time employment for WPS graduating seniors, sign up to join us Tuesday, April 16, for our Seniors Job Fair. Register at https://bit.ly/3Id2C9f.

My WPS Story - Lori Schmitt, automotive teacher at North High School, shares how her professional journey from baseball to Disney to automotive and back to baseball eventually led her to teaching with Wichita Public Schools.

3 Questions With Kelly: Superintendent Kelly Bielefeld visits with Tennele Hankins, science teacher at Curtis Middle School, about the school's Introduction to Manufacturing class, which is new this school year. Programs like these help us prepare students for the future workforce.

The nomination window for the 2024 Excellence in Public Service is now open! Anyone is encouraged to nominate a public service employee from the City of Wichita, Sedgwick County and Wichita Public Schools who exhibit a high standard of service. The nomination process continues through 5 p.m., Feb. 29. Nomination forms are available in English and Spanish at the City Manager’s Office, the County Manager’s Office and Wichita Public Schools’ Strategic Communications Office. Nomination forms may be turned in at the City Manager’s Office – City Hall 13th Floor, 455 N. Main. Nominations will also be accepted online. The link can be found on our website at https://lnkd.in/gwdRgWvv The winners will receive $2,500 and will be honored at a reception attended by family, friends, co-workers, previous honorees, the selection committee and members of the DeVore Foundation in May. The Excellence in Public Service Award is sponsored by the DeVore Foundation and KSN.